conversation analysis

Conference: AAAL 2011
Presentation Title: A search for specificity in understanding CA and context. Paper to be presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Annual Conference (AAAL): Chicago, Illinois.
Abstract
Based on videotaped interactions from both ordinary conversations and institutional talk, this paper contributes to the ongoing debate regarding CA and context by detailing …

Conference: 12th International Pragmatics Conference (IPrA)
Presentation Title: Problematic directives in pedagogical interaction
Abstract
In this paper, we describe the specific ways in which certain practices of directives can disengage learner attention, block participation, and ultimately, stifle learning opportunities. Data come from a videotaped tutoring session collected at an after-school early literacy program for ESOL …

Presentation Title: Learner initiatives in the language classroom.
Abstract
Given the centrality of learner agency in generating learning opportunities, this conversation analytic study explores the nature of learner initiatives within a corpus of 15 audio and video-taped adult ESL classes as well as the range of interactional contingencies these initiatives are harnessed to manage.

Conference: Laughter and Humor in Interaction Conference, Boston, MA. June 23-24, 2011.
Presentation title: On the Interactional Functions of Increments in Comedian-Audience Talk
Abstract
In the field of Conversation Analysis, increment is the material used after a completed turn-
constructional unit to extend the prior turn. This study looks at the interactional functions of
increments …

Conference: International Conference on Language Teacher Education - Minneapolis, MN (May 19-21, 2011)
Title of Presentation: Conversation Analysis as a Tool for examining Teacher Knowledge in Practice
Abstract
While teacher knowledge research has been influential on teacher learning, our understanding of how teacher knowledge connects with actual classroom instruction remains limited. The current study aims …

American Association of Applied Linguistics - Chicago, IL
Presentation Title: Discursive Practices that Hinder Student Participation in the Language Classroom
Abstract
Using conversation analysis, the presenter examines one teacher’s discursive practices that hinder student participation during whole-group activities. It was found that when the teacher (1) disattends to learners’ voices or (2) assumes the role …

Title of Presentation: The Influence of Nonverbal Conduct in Language Learning Environments
Abstract
Using conversation analysis as a framework, this presentation investigates the range of influence that nonverbal conduct can have on interaction in two second-language education settings: a writing center and an ESL classroom. The significance of nonverbal conduct in conversation analysis has been …

THE 1ST MEETING OF THE LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION WORKING GROUP (LANSI)
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK CITY
OCTOBER 14-15, 2011 (Friday and Saturday)
PLENARY SPEAKERS
Anita Pomerantz (University at Albany)
Joan Kelly Hall (Pensylvania State University)
CALL FOR PAPERS
LANSI brings together scholars and students working on naturally-occurring data within the broad area …